Here on the West Coast (read: Wet Coast) of British Columbia, wearing gumboots in July isn’t merely a fashion statement, but a necessity. And while not all areas of the province have experienced our cold and soggy weather (here’s looking at you, Ashcroft – a place that’s reportedly the driest in BC), summer, in all its variations, is something everyone can get excited about.

The temptation of purchasing a new vehicle can be overwhelming: that sweet new car scent (sans the blue pine tree hanging from your rearview mirror), that soft click of a keyless entry system and that pristine, crumb-free interior. But before you sign off on a new ride, we want to offer up some “did-you-knows” with regard to purchasing a new vehicle.

If you have a furry-footed family member, chances are you’ve heard the term “pet insurance.”

As you know, our original Consumer Protection BC blogger, Michelle, left our organization in May. We are happy to introduce you to our new blogger, Melaina!

When you have a question or complaint you want addressed, sometimes it is challenging to figure out which organization can assist you. Our Inquiry team often receives inquiries about concerns that do not fall within the laws that we oversee. For this reason, we have created an online directory of organizations which you may find very useful.